The second president of the United States, John Adams, has some suggestions.  He wrote, "It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with… games, sports… bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other...” Adams had reason for his enthusiasm.  The signers of the Declaration of Independence were committing treason against Great Britain, and could have been punished with death. But they took the risk and won freedom… an accomplishment worthy of great celebration.  Find out how much you know about Independence Day by taking our Fourth of July quiz and playing our independence timeline trivia game.